acks had always been a quiet remin

in River Pack, its eastern counterpart, known for its tradition and wisdom. The two packs shared so much-pra

nder the weight of its passengers. I huddled in the corner, clutch

I could focus on was the harsh reality that awaited me back ho

iery red hue over the waters, I watch

. But just as the last bit of sunlight gleamed off the waves, the quiet

killing everyone with his indecisiveness

ur alpha has an arranged mate. R

y lips curled into a secret smile. It was me th

enough to understand its weight. Liam and I had grown up together, and as soon as I

nd the best of everything. He cared for me in ways that seemed far beyond friendship. And

it was for him. Be

s quiet whispers of "permanent damage," I didn't understan

ghteen, Liam would make me his mate in the full, sacred way

ll make you mine," he had promised, his hands gripp

wai

waited long enough to finally say those word

him, so eager to finally

r mate now, Li

n look at me properly. His gaze

ears, not just a few," he sneered. His eyes flickered aw

ered, including his best friend Garr

betrothed is so quiet and

my chest. I had loved him for so long. And yet, as the years went by, I wondered if

ven if it took anot